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  1. D

    Help with vintage Fender case

    Hey, anybody here that can help me id / date this Fender case? Latches are the type where the keyhole is separate from the button (can’t see anybranding). There’s no padding on the bass guitar bottom. Interior looks red to me. Seems it used to have a no tail logo.. I would normally say this is...
    • disdunplugge
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    • case date fender identify jazz latch seventies sixties vintag/modified vintage
    • Replies: 13
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  2. Asher S

    How to determine age of a Roscoe bass

    Hello. I have a Roscoe Century Standard 5 (#A009) that I purchased used from GC and I’ve been unable to determine when it was made. I searched for a reference site and found none, and emailed Roscoe Guitars a while ago but didn’t get a response. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks, Asher
    • Asher S
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    • century date roscoe serial number standard
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  3. light blue bass

    What years were the Fender BG-29 basses made

    Does anyone know the range that the BG-29 acoustic basses were made. Are they still being made?
  4. MikeBassPaine

    Roscoe LG3000

    Does anyone know how to date a Roscoe by the number on the head stock?
  5. Con Trabajo

    Date Your Pedulla Bass by Serial Number

    Hello, I usually lurk here and don't post anything unless something seriously annoys me, or if I have something particularly useful to contribute. As many are aware, Pedulla has now retired and is no longer making basses or offering repairs. Most of the website is no longer accessible, but...
  6. S

    Aria Pro II SB-B&G date of production

    Hello! I have been looking at some SB-Black & Gold basses, and I looked at the serial of one up for sale. It was a 7 digit serial starting with a 1, indicating it's from 1981, like the seller states. I checked on the Matsumoku website (Aria/Aria Pro II Basses), and if you scroll to the B&G...
    • sgstenberg
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    • aria aria pro aria pro ii date of pro pro ii production
    • Replies: 2
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  7. M

    Fibreglass insulation in old Fender cabinet? Date of manufacture?

    I've got an old Fender Bandmaster cab I bought off a friend about 28 years ago. Just recently I got curious about its vintage. It has FO13268 marked in ink on the bottom. What does that tell me? The speakers are Fender "Special Design Speaker" marked. The only numbers on the speakers...
  8. B

    Hofner bass Japan

    Hey guys, I am having trouble dating this Japanese Hofner 500/1 Bass. I believe the serial # is 06916 but I could not find any results with that. The pickguard doesn't look original and the headstock logo appears to be missing. I am not an expert so I'm hoping you guys might be able to help...
    • BenDMD
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    • 500/1 bass date dating guitar höfner japan japanese vintage
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  9. PennyroyalWe

    When did the MIM’s start putting serial # on the back?

    I’ve found plenty of resources online for dating fender instruments by serial number, neck, body, and pot dates, but I can’t find anything indicating when they changed the layout for the logo & serial number. When did they switch from putting the MIM and serial number on the from to the back, as...
    • PennyroyalWe
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    • change date design fender jazz bass mim fender precision serial number
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  10. Julio Urdaneta

    Help me date my Tobias!

    Hey there... I've been looking everywhere online about this bass. I bought it from a Friend. If anyone has a clue, Please let me know!
  11. JasonVN

    How to Date your Fender Guitar by Serial Number

    Found a couple of greats link here and wanted to share How to Date your Fender Guitar by Serial Number Fender Product Dating
    • JasonVN
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    • date fender how number serial serial number
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  12. MAFbass1992

    Potentially future 1969 Pbass. Help me date some components and the aftermarket bridge Pup!

    So I stumbled across this nice 69p in the local classifieds. The price is ridiculusly low and I've been the first person to write to the guy. So I call him to set a meeting and ask a couple of questions. The bass is all original except for: - No OHSC - He doesn't have to tugbar and the pickup...
    • MAFbass1992
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    • 1969 bridge date future help me precision bass pup some
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  13. OldFenderPlayer

    Ever Find a Bass with the Same "Neck-Stamp" Date?

    I made an interesting find while looking at 1967 Fender Precision Basses similar to one I picked up in 2017 - a Pbass for sale in Germany with the same neck-stamp date - January 5, 1967, or 51 years and 2 months (at posting time). My bass has the "5" partially obstructed by ink. Anyone else...
  14. R

    Kustom 250 Date

    I need help dating a K250 amp. Can't find anything except for guitar amps. This one is early, has a 18 in folded horn cab and is in great condition. Not looking to sell or value just info.
  15. heatheroo1

    date a P-Bass

    If you saw my post in the setup/repair forum, you know my T-Bird is currently out of commission with a broken truss rod. The guitar player from my church band offered to loan me a bass until I get the 'bird repaired. He hands me this P-Bass this morning. He knows its from the 60's but doesn't...
  16. MattB88

    Double Bass Trying To figure out when my Pfretzschner was built

    I picked this up in trade recently and I’ve been trying to find as much info on G.A. Pfretzschner as I can but it’s pretty scarce. The previous owner thinks it’s circa 1930 or so but what I’ve found only me leads me to believe it may be a little older. I’m hoping someone with some solid...
  17. B

    Trying to date / appraise a Traben bass I picked up at a local shop

    Hey all, I am new to this site and I hope you are all doing well. I am very much a beginner, but when I saw this Traben bass at some random music shop in Lebanon, PA, I dug it. I liked the sound and the feel, though I could tell there were still some rough spots in the electronics / knobs that...
  18. R

    Ibanez Bass manufacure date...

    Hi there everyone! I'm quie new to this page as not a big web lover haha... but we Talk Bass don't we ;)) Ibanez SDGR model FOO 31733 If anyone knows or could send any links... It woulld be ever so preciated :) Loads of :bassist: Thanx
  19. Parkerfly7269

    48th Street Custom Bass date????

    Picked this fine 5 string up in a trade Anyone knowledgeable about these ? Ebony board Active Bartolini pickups OHSC No markings on the body or neck Neck plate serial number 30046 Estimated value? Mfr date?
  20. mike roman

    Squire Jazz Bass manufactured date.

    I bought a used Squire Jazz Bass im trying to figure out how old it is,anyone know if theres a way to determine its age by reading serial number or another way ? Thanks.
  21. NickFromNY

    New (old) amp day... help me date this SVT

    Was looking for an SVT type amp and came across this locally. Some rust on nuts and on metal screen in back but functions great and in not bad shape. Was used as a prop on the show Vinyl. How can I date this amp? I belive it is a 1970s head. Going to have it serviced and enjoy the...
  22. REMBO

    Ampeg 8x10 cabinet date of manufacture by the serial number

    I Have An Ampeg 8x10 Cab That I’m Trying To Figure Out The Year It Was Made....Does Anyone Know If The Year The Cabinet Was Manufactured Can Be Identified By The Serial Number?? Maybe Jimmy M. Will Know!! Thank You For The Help!!
    • REMBO
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    • 8x10 ampeg cabinet date identify number rembo serial serial number
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    • Forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  23. F

    Date code stamp under bridge cover on a 1970 P-Bass?

    Anyone ever seen this before? I have a 100% original, pristine 1970 P-Bass which I've owned for a while. I recently changed my strings and noticed something I'd never seen before. There is a little round, black ink symbol or figure, which I'd seen before, but at just the right angle, I can see...
    • Frederick34
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    • 1970 bridge bridge cover cover date precision bass
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  24. J

    Value and date of J bass

    I have an American made Fender J bass. Can't find the date based on fender s# charts (mine has a single "E" followed by 5 digits) but I believe it was made around 1990. It has a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets. Also, it has Hector Montes' name stamped on the back of bottom of neck. Does...
  25. Fender 1962 P-Bass Precision Slab Bass Neck and 1960-62 Tuners/ Plate/Screws-1/62 Pencil Date

    For sale Fender 1962 P-Bass Precision Slab Bass Neck and 1960-62 Tuners/ Plate/Screws-1/62 Pencil Date

    Parted out my 1962 Fender Precision Bass-all the other parts have been sold. Neck was sold but buyer could not complete the deal. Will consider Cool Partial Trades Plus Cash for other P basses or a Rickenbacker or ??? These are absolutely, Hands down, the best P Bass necks of any era, and...
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  26. ricksvintage

    For Sale/Trade Fender 1962 P-Bass Precision Slab Bass Neck and 1960-62 Tuners/ Plate/Screws-1/62 Pencil Date

    Parted out my 1962 Fender Precision Bass-all the other parts have been sold. Neck was sold but buyer could not complete the deal. Will consider Cool Partial Trades Plus Cash for other P basses or a Rickenbacker or ??? These are absolutely, Hands down, the best P Bass necks of any era, and...
  27. jfh2112

    Yamaha RBX260 - Manufacture Date?

    I rescued this bass from a local pawn shop Saturday. Got her cleaned up and restrung, and she's mighty fine. I was wanting to know how old it was, so I Googled a bit and found a serial number chart for Yamaha instruments. According to the chart, if I'm reading it correctly, it was manufactured...
  28. GManfromOz

    Fender Studio Bass Amp, date this please

    Can anyone give me a likely production date and specs on this one?
  29. Eikari

    Date settings

    When i think of time or date, i count days. months and years So the million dollars question is, why do some use months , days and years?
  30. zackthompson

    Help me date my 70's J

    Just bought an early 70's Jazz from a local music store at a GREAT price. Music store tells me it's a 73 Jazz. But, they really don't have any proof or history on the bass. The back pickup was dead so they threw it away (died a little bit inside when they said that) and replaced it with some...
  31. Quadzilla

    Vintage Fender Experts - Date My Neck Please (pretty-please)! :-)

    Hello all, Just picked up this neck. Only stamp I can find on it is the typical "J TORRES" one on the back where it is up again the bolt side of the pocket. There are a couple of very faint markings on the part where the truss adjust is, but it's so little that it can't be made out. The...
  32. Stewie26

    Help. How would you interpret installation date on this battery label?

    I bought a used boat in 2013. The boat was built in September of 2001. I was in the engine room topping off the water in the batteries and noticed the batteries had install date of 9-1. Maybe it is just a happenstance that the batteries have the same install date as when the boat was built or...
  33. Acoop

    This is The First Fender With a Stamped Body Date Right in The Neck Pocket

    For those of you who know, will find this pretty funny. Fender Precision Bass 1977-1978 Mocha (USA)
  34. cflat

    Burnt Date on (supposed) 1997 MIM Squire P bass???

    Howdy..Just bought what is supposed to be a 1997 Fender Squier P bass body.. The seller had a 'supposed' neck for this unit that had been refinished and with a new headstock decal to look vintage, for sale seperately. Has anyone on here ever seen a 'burnt date' on the headstock heel? I...
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    • 1997 date mim precision bass squire
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  35. D

    Please help me date this Squier P-Bass

    I hope the attached pic is visible. I just picked up a Korean Squier II P-Bass, serial # E983564. Maple fingerboard, lightweight tuners. Among the many online resources I've seen, none seem to address its particular combination of attributes... but my guess is that it was produced in 1989. Anyone?
  36. SteveBassJr

    Help me date this P bass neck

    I just got my first P bass. It's a Japanese body with an American neck. It could be a 69 I was told. I'm loving it! It's what I have been missing. Those of you who fender please give me some insight!
  37. ZonieBass

    Trying to date my v4B

    I've been doing some research trying to figure out when my Ampeg v4B was built. From what I've been able to determine it's probably a 76-79 model. Black outlined control panel, Horizontally split. Check White rocker switches. Check Plastic Logo. Check But it does not have a Distortion Control...
  38. C

    Need Help to identify my Fender P bass date

    Have a Fender P bass with a 369XXX neck plate and a neck that measures 1.58 at the nut. This is supposed to be a '73, but I'm not sure by the codes. The serial # could be in the '72 range maybe? Anyhow, all electronics are changed, so no help there. It does have screw holes for the "thumb rest"...
    • cimchazz1
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    • date fender fender p fender p bass identify need help precision bass
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  39. KPO2000

    Fender FSR '75 reissue Jazz Bass date

    Hi, I just picked up one of these from a local independent shop - ash/maple with aged inlays and seemingly correct sticker and wondered if anyone can tell when this was made by the 5 digit serial number. I can't find info anywhere. Great bass, btw. Thanks!
    • KPO2000
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    • 1975 date fender fender fsr fsr jazz bass reissue
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    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  40. JonKim

    NBD! Help me date this fender

    So I got an awesome deal in a 70's jazz bass last week! Finally arrived today and I open the box to find this thing! From the looks of it everything looks to be original except maybe 1 of the bridge screw inserts? Case and covers look to be original with foam still on the bridge cover. Bass...
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